Vehicle recall 88V086000 · May 23, 1988

1988 International Harvester 9370

Too much distance between bolts securing the 5th wheel mounting angles to the frame side rail places stress on mounting fasteners.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Too much distance between bolts securing the 5th wheel mounting angles to the frame side rail places stress on mounting fasteners.
Consequence: Fasteners could work loose, causing mounting angles tofail and result in separation of the 5th wheel from the truck.
Remedy: Install additional fasteners as required.
Notes: System: 5th wheel bracket.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with sliding fontaine 5th wheelsand navistar 4 spring or air bag rear suspension.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 88V086000
Reported to NHTSA: May 23, 1988
Filed by: NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
Owner notification: May 27, 1988
Vehicles potentially affected: 282
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly

Recall 88V086000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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International Harvester 9370 (1988): 1988

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